Xplorers 7th April 2024
Alex and I did not know that we had a hidden team of thespians in our Xplorers. Once the script that Alex wrote and the props came out there was no holding back.
We did start though with our cushion circle and a prayer to collect our thoughts and fellowship.
The Lord's Prayer words up to date were fixed to the washing line and the next lines "forgiving our debts and debtors" were worked out in their order by the children and then explained by Alex.
The characters of Joseph and his brothers, the Pharaoh and a sheep were decided. A coat of many colours, a selection of beards and a Pharaoh's hat were keenly donned. The sheep practiced much baa-ing.
Alex Read the narration and the six children played their parts with enthusiasm. Time was given to discuss the meaning of forgiveness and scenarios in life today talked about. Then the crafts got underway by making various pits out of boxes, glue, paper, sticks and leaves. The dolly peg figures for Joseph and the brothers were a bit more of a challenge so some extra materials were taken home to finish.
I had completely forgotten to prepare squares for the 'fortune tellers' so we dug back in our brains to remember how to fold the paper. Antoinette and Ren helped the children to fill in their choices.
Time by then had rushed by so a quick snack to sustain with cartons of juice and crisps.
We returned to the cushions to have a closing prayer for all to say The Grace together before all went home.
Alex and I did a big tidy up. A memorable day.Thank you all. Georgina